“Breaker, breaker, this is Slithery Slim coming at you from the western fence rail. What's your handle, over? 10-4, good buddy. This is Gecko Gary down by headquarters. How's the day treatin’ ya, over? Slithery Slim: Copy that. Every day is a newt day, Gary. Just watching some bugs zip on by. Keep those eyes peeled for hawks though, over. Gecko Gary: Will do, Slim. Ranger is coming back for radio. Lizard long and prosper, over and out.” Western fence lizards lead a relatively solitary life on the fence. They are diurnal reptiles and are commonly seen sunning on paths, rocks, fence posts, and other high places which can make them vulnerable to birds and small mammals. Western fence lizards protect themselves by employing fast reflexes, radio insults, occasional biting, and possibly defecating on the predator. (Definitely a last resort or at least option number two, over.) As spring approaches, Western fence lizards will look to mate. During this time males are very territorial and ...